A brighter future for children and young people in Darjeeling

We help young people by improving living conditions and providing education, healthcare and vocational training.

Transforming lives

The trust is rebuilding an orphanage for 100 young boys and girls who currently live in appalling overcrowded conditions

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Funding vital school improvement works

To make the physical school environments safe and child friendly, we pay for necessary repairs and improvements to the buildings

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Every penny donated goes directly to our projects in India

All our trustees work in a voluntary capacity. Any residual costs are covered by the GiftAid we claim.

Working with the local community

We work with local schools and orphanages and employ local people in Darjeeling

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DCT 2018 Fundraising Ball

Join us at our 10 year anniversary ball

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A Short Film about our Work

This documentary encapsulates the ways in which DCT is making a difference. Sponsored students, Food Craft Institute (FCI) students, orphanage children and teachers tell of how DCT is changing lives for the better. The full film lasts 23 minutes, or there is a short 3 minute version below.